Home of Peace

Available in three sizes:
5.13"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.66" and 3.36"X3.16"

Home of Love

Available in three sizes:
5.05"X4.85" and 3.86"X3.72" and 3.36"X3.20"

Home of Joy

Available in three sizes:
5.17"X4.86" and 3.87"X3.64" and 3.36"X3.16"

Home of Faith

Available in three sizes:
4.98"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.78" and 3.36"X3.26"

Cozy Country
The essentials of country style, whether humble bunnies, teddy bears and geese, or branches of a weeping willow sagging to the ground, feature a distinguished decor appeal. Designs with wonderful patchwork project potential liven up throw pillows, placemats, table runners and more. Plus a little feminine flair, with flower, angel and fruit designs, adds a dash of hearty delight on gardening totes, garments, album covers, and much more. And don't forget the little ones! With a cast of quaint animal characters, stitch bedding and room accessories for a truly distinctive children's decor. 
 

Milk Can Flower Pot

Country Tulip

Available in three sizes:
2.63"X5.61" and 1.82"X3.86" and 1.58"X3.36"

Available in three sizes:
3.26"X5.60" and 2.23"X3.85" and 1.95"X3.35"

Saltbox-style Schoolhouse

Available in three sizes:
3.77"X5.51" and 2.65"X3.87" and 2.31"X3.37"

Saltbox-style Barn

Available in three sizes:
4.97"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.77" and 3.36"X3.29"

Country Apple Tree

Available in three sizes:
4.80"X6.57" and 2.83"X3.85" and 2.42"X3.30"

Country Apple

Available in three sizes:
3.01"X5.60" and 2.08"X3.86" and 1.81"X3.35"

Available in three sizes:
2.70"X5.61" and 1.85"X3.85" and 1.61"X3.35"

Sheep and Country Schoolhouse

Available in two sizes:
4.94"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.78"

Angel with Flower

Available in three sizes:
4.34"X5.51" and 3.04"X3.85" and 2.65"X3.35"

Country Cat

Available in three sizes:
3.36"X5.60" and 2.32"X3.86" and 2.01"X3.35"

Bounding Bunny

Available in three sizes:
5.61"X4.86" and 3.83"X3.33" and 3.35"X2.92"

Country Horse

Available in three sizes:
5.23"X4.85" and 3.84"X3.57" and 3.36"X3.11"

Country Cow

Available in three sizes:
5.51"X3.53" and 3.86"X2.48" and 3.35"X2.16"

Needlework-Inspired Samplers
Traditional samplers hold a special spot in the heart of embroiderers and needlework history. These pieces tested and demonstrated stitchers' talents. Children learned their abc's and needlework, too. Rich with traditional alphabet motifs inspired by primitive art, each sampler design features the
heartfelt imagery of simpler times. A perfect addition to folk art, country, and saltbox-style decor.
 

Schoolhouse Sampler
A convenient apple tree near the door of this one-room schoolhouse provides extra
ease in remembering an apple for teacher.

Available in two sizes:
5.85"X8.34" and 4.81"X6.83"

Farmyard Sampler
With sheep in the meadow, and cows in the corn, and a bunny weathervane high above the barn, the details of this country scene are simply delightful.  Create a vintage tote bag for trips to the farmer's market, library, or any other summer day outing.

Available in two sizes:
5.85"X6.27" and 4.82"X5.14"

Happy Home Sampler
Capture the essence of home, happiness, and saltbox style with framed thread art. Stylized willow trees flank the little house, and tulips frame the alphabet and numbers. A sensational design for a pillow, table runner, framed art, or sewing tote.

Available in two sizes:
7.24"X5.86" and 5.91"X4.79"

'Tis a Trio...
...fit to be stitched for home decor or clothing galore!
A common trick of the trade, when it comes to decorating conundrums, is to think in threes,
so three it will be. These dandy new trios will look pleasingly placed when centered on a T-shirt or on the back yoke of a shirt. Especially sweet to repeat along a window valence for a unique style update. Keep clean and inspired in the kitchen with an apron, embellished country style, stitched so terrifically!
 

Honeybee Trio
Busy, buzzing bumble bees zip to and fro -- from nectar-rich flowers to hive-central.

Available in three sizes:
9.42"X5.02" and 6.81"X3.64" and 3.87"X2.08"

Apple Tree and Sheep Trio
This stylized apple tree makes for an excellent background for diamond-framed country elements.

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X5.08" and 6.80"X3.68" and 3.85"X2.10"

Heirloom Applique Dollar Delights - only $1.00!

With the look of hand-applique work, these cozy, country designs are quick to sew with the
magic of an embroidery machine. Hearkening back to long-ago traditions, these applique designs
use a blanket stitch or E-stitch edge rather than satin-stitch borders. Hunt in your stash for some
non-fraying fabric, like felt or ultra-suede, and click here for instructions.
 

Heirloom Applique Angel

Available in one size:
2.77"X3.87"

Available in one size:
2.64"X3.86"

Available in one size:
2.07"X3.87"

Available in one size:
2.66"X3.86"

Available in one size:
2.39"X3.87"

Request of the Week
Embroidery Library is always inspired by your design suggestions, and we thank you for sending
us tons of terrific ideas, which we regularly incorporate into the weekly design themes. As a way
to expand on designs for specific quests, this space is dedicated to the "Request of the Week."
Here is the request this week:
 

Fran mentioned that she enjoys the tropical bird panels and has made four pillows with the designs
for her sunroom. She'll maybe make a fifth pillow with a cockatiel design. What a handsome crowd
she must host in her sunroom!  Fran, this bird's for you.
 

Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!